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Tighthead meaning

prop who plays on the right-hand side of the front row of the scrum, such that in a scrum, their head is tightly bound between those of the opposing hooker and loosehead

Using Tighthead

  • The main meaning on this page is: prop who plays on the right-hand side of the front row of the scrum, such that in a scrum, their head is tightly bound between those of the opposing hooker and loosehead
  • In the example corpus, tighthead often appears in combinations such as: tighthead prop, at tighthead, the tighthead.

Context around Tighthead

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 29.8 words
  • Position in the sentence: 5 start, 9 middle, 3 end
  • Sentence types: 16 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

main 1× drua 1× sharks 1× cap 1× old 1×

Often after:

prop 8× deputy 1× tom 1× chris 1× options 1× heading 1× francisco 1×

Sentence patterns with Tighthead

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

100 cap tighthead prop sekope 1× and the tighthead prop and 1× basham and tighthead chris coleman 1× bolster their tighthead options 1× but tighthead prop cole 1× describing the tighthead prop as 1× fijian drua tighthead prop mesake 1× loosehead or tighthead and lock 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

also australia have 1× among the forwards 1× as part of 1× bok prop thomas 1× but tighthead prop 1× du toit was 1×

Common sentence endings:

2027 world cup 1× a breakdown penalty 1× a fortnight ago 1× an impressive campaign 1× and the hooker 1× due to injuries 1×

Words around Tighthead

Just before it in the word index:

tightfistedness 2 tightfisted 4 tightest 45 tighter 405 tightens 48 tightening 481

Just after it in the word index:

tightknit 6 tightlipped 9 tightly 695 tightness 115 tightrope 94 tightropes 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

aav 21 abdicating 21 abductor 21 abet 21 abh 21 abhorred 21

Corpus analysis for Tighthead

  • In this selection, "tighthead" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 29.8 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, main, drua, sharks, prop, deputy and tom stand out and add context to how "tighthead" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include 100 cap tighthead prop sekope and and the tighthead prop and. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "tighthead" sits close to words such as aav, abdicating and abductor, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with tighthead

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Also, Australia have brought on 100 cap tighthead prop Sekope Kepu for Allan Alaalatoa. (14 words)

So, guess where last week’s tighthead Francisco Gomez Kodela has been playing in recent months? (16 words)

The 23-year-old tighthead was named in the PRO14 Dream Team after an impressive campaign. (16 words)

Longer example sentences

As part of the verbal exchange between Jones and Warren Gatland on Thursday the Wales head coach singled out England’s Kyle Sinckler, describing the tighthead prop as an “emotional timebomb” after he was involved in flashpoints against Ireland and France. (41 words)

The Scots look set to be without a key man of their own in tighthead WP Nel, who tore a calf in the 33-20 win over at Italy, and both sides will have to reshuffle their back rows this weekend. (41 words)

The Dragons then suffered a huge blow in the 13th minute when Wales lock Ben Carter limped off after receiving a slightly naughty late clear-out from tighthead Tom Botha after the whistle had gone for a breakdown penalty. (39 words)

Question examples

So, guess where last week’s tighthead Francisco Gomez Kodela has been playing in recent months? (16 words)

Example sentences (17)

But tighthead prop Cole insists that with his Leicester-mate Julian Montoya present in their front row at hooker, they are still a formidable set-piece unit.

Furlong has been thrust into Farrell’s starting XV for Sunday’s visit to Murrayfield after tighthead deputy Finlay Bealham sustained a championship-ending knee problem in the round-three win in Italy.

The Dragons then suffered a huge blow in the 13th minute when Wales lock Ben Carter limped off after receiving a slightly naughty late clear-out from tighthead Tom Botha after the whistle had gone for a breakdown penalty.

Tries by scrum-half Rhodri Williams, centre Sio Tomkinson, back rower Taine Basham and tighthead Chris Coleman earned a consolation bonus but the Dragons were second best.

With John Ryan and Stephen Archer (both 35) in the final year on their current deals, and as Roman Salanoa is currently sidelined through injury, Munster had been keen to bolster their tighthead options.

Bok prop Thomas du Toit gets a rare start against Argentina and it will be the perfect opportunity to prove that he should be the team’s main tighthead heading towards the 2027 World Cup.

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua tighthead prop Mesake Doge on the charge against Crusaders at Churchill Park, Lautoka, on March 9, 2024.

Among the forwards, Allan Alaalatoa returns at tighthead prop ahead of Taniela Tupou with the pack otherwise unchanged from the team that drew 15-15 with Argentina a fortnight ago.

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Sharks tighthead prop Thomas du Toit may not get another opportunity to add to his 12 Test caps in the immediate future after the Springboks’ recent withdrawal from the Rugby Championship due to complications caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

So, guess where last week’s tighthead Francisco Gomez Kodela has been playing in recent months?

Also, Australia have brought on 100 cap tighthead prop Sekope Kepu for Allan Alaalatoa.

As part of the verbal exchange between Jones and Warren Gatland on Thursday the Wales head coach singled out England’s Kyle Sinckler, describing the tighthead prop as an “emotional timebomb” after he was involved in flashpoints against Ireland and France.

The Scots look set to be without a key man of their own in tighthead WP Nel, who tore a calf in the 33-20 win over at Italy, and both sides will have to reshuffle their back rows this weekend.

Du Toit was a powerhouse at tighthead prop and Oosthuizen made a successful return from long-term injury as he provided go-forward in the second half.

Prop Trevor Nyakane, who can play loosehead or tighthead, and lock Lood de Jager from the Bulls were recalled after missing all 10 Tests this season due to injuries.

The 23-year-old tighthead was named in the PRO14 Dream Team after an impressive campaign.

The forwards are often collectively referred to as the 'pack', especially when in the scrum formation. citation Front row The front row consists of three players: two props (the loosehead prop and the tighthead prop) and the hooker.

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Common combinations with tighthead

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "tighthead" in a sentence?
An example: "But tighthead prop Cole insists that with his Leicester-mate Julian Montoya present in their front row at hooker, they are still a formidable set-piece unit." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "tighthead" from authentic English texts.
What does "tighthead" mean?
Tighthead means: prop who plays on the right-hand side of the front row of the scrum, such that in a scrum, their head is tightly bound between those of the opposing hooker and loosehead
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